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On'yomi
オク
OKU

hundred million · 10**8

Details

Strokes15
Frequency#716
Radicalperson(2)

Stroke Order

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Strokes15

Component Breakdown

=

person + 意

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of person and meaning. Multitude of human hearts.

Symbolism

Hundred million, enormous, countless. Represents very large numbers.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

十万億土

じゅうまんおくど

eternity; paradise; eternity

一億一心

いちおくいっしん

national unity (esp. during wartime); national unity (esp. during wartime)

Proverbs & Idioms

億劫になる

おっくうになる

To become a hassle

To feel reluctant due to inconvenience

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 億 mean in Japanese?

億 means hundred million, 10**8.

How do you read 億?

On'yomi: オク (OKU).

How many strokes does 億 have?

億 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).

Is 億 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 億 (hundred million, 10**8) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.